About That Antler in Your Bag

AA @ DFWAA @ DFW, originally uploaded by plemeljr

American Airlines just changed their carry on regulations, charging $25 for more then one checked-in bag. Their list of items they allow to check is interesting, especially the Sports equipment section:

  • Antlers
    Must be as free of residue as possible. The skull must be wrapped and tips protected.
  • Archery
    One bow, one quiver, arrows and maintenance kit
  • Backpack/ Knapsack/
  • Bicycles (1)
  • Boogie Boards (1)
  • Bowling Balls
  • Camping Equipment
  • Golf Clubs
  • Fishing
  • Hangliders
  • Hockey/ Lacrosse
  • Javelin
  • Oars
  • Scuba Gear (with tanks)
  • Scuba Gear (without tanks)
  • Skateboard
  • Skis Water / Snow
  • Snowboard
  • Surfboards, Kiteboards, Wakeboards
  • Tennis Rackets
  • Tent/Sleeping Bag
  • Windsurf, Kitesurf

Not Accepted

  • Kayak, Boats, Sculls, Canoes
  • Pole Vault